Previous JobJob TitleAdjunct Instructor, General Education, UMKC School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences (Continuous Posting) Next JobApply for JobJob ID58683 LocationUMKC Volker Campus Full/Part TimePart-Time Add to My Favorite JobsEmail this Job Hiring Department Division of General EducationSchool of Education, Social Work, and Psychological SciencesUniversity of Missouri - Kansas City Job
Description The School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri-Kansas City is continuously seeking qualified candidates for adjunct faculty teaching positions. This includes positions to teach coursework offered by SESWPS in service to UMKC Essentials, the campus-wide general education program for undergraduate students. THE INTENT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS TO IDENTIFY A POOL
OF ADJUNCT FACULTY WHO ARE QUALIFIED TO DELIVER GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES.Specifically, SESWPS staffs UMKC Essentials coursework in the following areas: Critical Thinking (in the natural sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities), Civic and Urban Engagement, and Culture and Diverse Perspectives. UMKC instructors also contribute to teaching in the First Semester Experience course. Courses are taught in
face-to-face, online/synchronous and online/asynchronous modalities; opportunities for specific modalities depend on availability and which specific course is being taught.Responsibilities of UMKC Part-time Faculty Members:Create and maintain civil and engaging learning environmentsDeliver curriculum through high quality course instructionAssess student learning of course objectives:Use a variety of evaluation
methodsUse the early alert system to identify students at risk of failing, when applicable (UMKC Connect)Provide students with prompt, objective, fair feedback on their workAssign grades and maintain student records in accordance with university policy Adhere to and model university standards of professionalismBe accessible to students for conferences / consultationsEngage in critical self-reflection and professional
developmentOther expectations include:Use requested technologies (e.g., Canvas, SimpleSyllabus) to communicate and share documents with students and school/campus officesComplete any trainings or certifications required of the position or specific course taught (e.g., annual mandatory trainings, online course certification)This position is part-time, not eligible for benefits, unranked academic position. Hours vary
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